Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson

Christmas Podding

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Christmas Podding is the ultimate Podcast guide to all things Christmas. A feel good Podcast for Christmas tragics. Hosted by Australian Radio Hosts Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson. These "Festive Besties" have been friends for nearly 2 decade who instantly bonded over their love of the iconic Christmas Movie LOVE ACTUALLY, and have been talking about Christmas non stop ever since. Christmas Podding is devoted to all things fun and festive. Covering Christmas food, movies, dilemmas, music, events, lights, traditions, books and decorations. With tips and tricks, hints, hacks and laughs for the b...

Author

Liam Renton and Vanessa Gibson

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Christmas Podding - The Rules of Regiving. How not to get caught this Christmas. 10.12.2023

Welcome to Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts. A podcast a day every day from now till Christmas. We are Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast and today we discuss the relevance of Christmas Cards. Does anyone care anymore and why you should definitely send some this year. Every received a present you just wanted to "REGIVE"? Well be careful, there are rules and traps for young players....

Christmas Podding - Christmas Table Conversations, How to fill 3 hours and not make it AWKWARD? 03.12.2023

Welcome to Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. With less than 20 days to the Big Dance, we have all your Festive Fears covered. This week we will show you how to do Christmas on the cheap and stay within budget. We uncover what the most eaten meat on Christmas Day will be, you may be very surprised plus Christmas Table Conversations, How do you fill 3 hours and not have any awkw...

Christmas Podding - Christmas Party Etiquette- The Do's and Dont's for Christmas 2023 19.11.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we give you all the Seasonal Survival tips you'll ever need to handle a HOT Christmas. This year in Asutralia we are expecting it to be the sweatiest one ever. We ignite the great Duck Fat Debate. Is it worth the over inflated prices for the yummiest, tastiest roast potatoes ever, you be the judge plus Christmas Party Etiquette, we'll deep dive all t...

Christmas Podding - Why staying home this Christmas will trump any plans for Festive Travel. 05.11.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we are asking if a large home cooked meal is absolutely necessary on Christmas Day, or is the family getting together celebration enough? What is the best way to wrap this years Christmas gifts? Are you a fan of the more traditional or do you use Christmas gift bags? plus Everything you ever needed to know about hosting a Virtual Christmas. You'll be...

Christmas Podding - Why Turkey's should be banned from all Christmas Dinners? 22.10.2023

This week on the recently voted SECOND BEST Christmas Podcast on the Planet, Liam and Ness ask the question does Christmas Day actually end on Christmas morning? We have some top tips on how to extend the joy and festivities. Why Turkey needs to be banned from all Christmas Dinners this Christmas. Grab some popcorn and hear the sparks fly. Australia's Queen of Turkey (Ness) has a few reasons why t...

Christmas Podding -Is Credit Card Debt worth a Lifetime of Festive Memories? 08.10.2023

This week on Christmas Podding we have a foolproof way of getting every single family member involved in helping you do all the heavy lifting on Christmas Day. Is Credit Card Debt worth a life time of Christmas Memories, we unpack the pros and cons plus Are Grandparents stealing our Festive Thunder by giving over the top gifts and spoiling our kids, we'll find out With Liam and Ness on the recentl...

Christmas Podding - Why Christmas Should be all about the Adults, NOT the Kids. 24.09.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we discuss why we believe that Christmas should be for the ADULTS and NOT the KIDS. When is a Christmas Tree NOT a Christmas Tree? Have we jumped the shark with over creative Tree Like displays plus Where do you draw the line when it comes to buying presents for family members. When is enough , enough and you say, Not this year Uncle TOM. Coming up w...

Christmas Podding - Why we should take as many Cringy Christmas Photos as possible this year? 10.09.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast "Christmas Podding" we discuss why taking the most embarassing Christmas photos now, will mean so much more in years to come. The long term benefits may surprise you. We ask the question is the Novelty Gift actually a novelty or a cop out? plus What does your funny Christmas Ornament hanging on your tree this year really say about you? We're talking...

Christmas Podding- Why Kids should be banned from the Christmas table and relegated to a special Kids Only Christmas Table. 27.08.2023

This week on Christmas Podding we ask the hard question How long should you keep your family Christmas Tree. Why is it so hard to throw away decades of  memories? There's a new trend of leaving receipts in Christmas Gifts to give the option of returning it, is that a clever idea or just a humble brag to show off what you've spent? Plus We have the very honest discussion about why we believe Kids s...

Christmas Podding - The best leftover ham recipe ideas ever created. 13.08.2023

This week on Christmas Podding we talk Christmas babies, why having a birthday on Christmas Day is the BEST and WORST day of the year. We've been baking and have discovered a stack of ways to serve up left over Christmas Ham. The best leftover recipes ever invented, we have them all  plus How to cope with a sad Christmas. There's plenty of reasons why Christmas can be a sad day, but it doesn't hav...

Christmas Podding - The Trouble with Turkey -Why Turkey needs to be banned from all Christmas tables this year. 30.07.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we TALK TURKEY. Why baked turkeys need to be immediately banned from all Christmas dinners ASAP? We have new evidence to suggest there's trouble with turkey. Both hosts held epic Christmas in July parties. We unpack what worked, what didn't and the sneaky tricks they played on each other in the lead up to the big mid year celebrations. Plus We find m...

Christmas Podding - How to deal with difficult relatives this Christmas. 16.07.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we guarentee to take the stress out of Christmas Cooking with our complete guide to mange your time, budget and expectations. We have expert advice on how to deal with difficult relatives this holiday season and how to not let them spoil the day  plus Why we should all give Holiday Travel the Flick this Festive Season. All the reasons you'll need to...

Christmas Podding- Why it's OK to be a Scrooge this Christmas. Why going cheap won't wreck the season. 02.07.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we discuss Christmas Party Etiquette. The do's and don'ts for guests on how to show your host the ultimate festive gratitude. We reveal why its OK to be a scrooge this Christmas and why doing Christmas on a budget doesn't make the season any less joyful  plus Christmas in July, it's here and we lay out all the plans, tricks, tips and suggestions on h...

Christmas Podding -What do you buy your Mother in Law for Christmas? Best Gift List Revealed. 18.06.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding we unpack the history of Christmas in July and reveal why you need to be making plans to celebrate this year. What is the BEST Christmas Dinner to prepare for your guests? We have the latest worldwide results on what YOU love the most plus She is the hardest person on the planet to buy for. What on earth do you buy your Mother in L...

Christmas Podding - Are games on Christmas Day actually fun or an unwelcome nuisance? 04.06.2023

This week on Christmas Podding, Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we ask the question are family games a fun way to spend Christmas Day or are they an unwelcome nuisance? Why do people feel so lonely on Christmas Day? We find out why and ways you can avoid those unwanted emotions plus Should restaurants be open at all on Christmas Day or are they wasting their time? This week with your aussie hos...

Christmas Podding- How to Celebrate Christmas when you're hurting? 21.05.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we unpack how hard it can be to celebrate Christmas when you are personally hurting. We run through tips and advice on ways to cope and hopefully find some joy through a tough time. Why you should be planning a family photoshoot this year complete with matching outfits and festive props plus We ask Why isn't anyone paying more importance on making Eg...

Christmas Podding - Why Re-giving those gift we don't want this Christmas is a good idea? 07.05.2023

This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast, Christmas Podding we uncover why Re-giving Christmas gifts we don't like, want or need is not such a bad thing, and we let you know who'll benefit from your generosity. The best Christmas movie list of all time has been updated and to say we are shocked and outraged is an understatement plus If you've ever wanted to travel at Christmas we have all t...

Christmas Podding- We've heard of the Bridezilla, we introduce you to the Christmas equivalent, The Festive Feral. 23.04.2023

This week on Christmas Podding we discuss the fact that none of us seem to be  getting our work and Christmas holiday commitments  balance right. We uncover how to stress less, work less and celebrate more this Festive Season. We've all heard of a Bridezilla who makes weddings all about them and a misery for everyone else, but have you heard of the Festive Feral, the Christmas equivalent. What tox...

Christmas Podding -What causes the biggest Christmas Meltdowns every year? 09.04.2023

This week on Christmas Podding, your hosts Liam Renton and Ness Gibson uncover what causes the biggest Christmas Meltdowns every year and the simple solution to a stress free Christmas at this years celebrations. Would you ever consider moving your festive celebrations one month forward if it meant saving a lot of money on airfares? Plus We have the inside scoop on the big blockbusters heading to...

Christmas Podding - What to do when your workplace makes you pay to attend your office Christmas Party? 26.03.2023

In this episode of Christmas Podding we discuss a growing Christmas Dilemma. What should you do when you're asked to pay for your own office Christmas Party? We unpack your options. We run you through the entire process of making your very own Christmas Cards. Why you'd want to and is it worth the effort? plus How can you prepare yourself with the disappointment that comes with unmet festive expec...

Christmas Podding - How home package deliveries are spoiling Christmas surprises worldwide? 12.03.2023

On this episode of Christmas Podding we uncover the biggest spoiler alert in Christmas history, How home package deliveries are spoiling Christmas surprises around the world. We ask the question is it time to make a bigger deal of the non existent Christmas Breakfast, could it be a massive wasted festive  opportunity? Plus How do you balance old traditions whilst finding time to create new ones? H...

Christmas Podding - Why we need to set strict time limits on when guests stay at Christmas? 19.02.2023

This week on Christmas Podding we dissect the magic that comes with receiving the annual Christmas Letter. Why we think its time it made a comeback. We discuss setting time limits on guests who come over at Christmas. Why its not rude to tell them when it's time to leave. plus Why Australia has been voted the number 1 destination to spend Christmas 2023, even we were shocked and we live here. Comi...

Christmas Podding - When is the right time to pack away last years Christmas Decorations and say goodbye to the celebrations? 05.02.2023

We're back baby. As someone once said It's NEVER too early to wish someone a Merry Christmas. Welcome to our first episode of our 6th season of Christmas Podding. This week we dissect last years big day and uncover the mistakes we made and what we'd do differently if we could do it all over again. When is the ideal date to take down your tree and pack up al the festivities and celebrations? plus W...

Christmas Podding - What does Christmas Day in Australia really look like? 24.12.2022

Its Christmas Day, Merry Christmas from Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast. Today on Christmas Podding we take you through what Christmas Day in Australia is really like, the sounds, the smells, the heat We uncover the never before tried brand new menu items that will be making an appearance at one of our hosts Christmas feasts plus We look back on the moments that made season 2022 so special Make...

Christmas Podding - Who makes Christmas's Most Influential List for 2022? 23.12.2022

Today on Christmas Poddings 12 Days of Christmas Podcasts we unveil our Most Influential list for 2022. Who has the most influence on the way we celebrate Modern Day Christmas. We give you a stack of reasons why you need to be extra generous this year and the damage it may cause if you're not plus What you MUST be doing today to set yourself up for an amazing day tomorrow. Make sure you check out...

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